Working in the heatwave

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15 July 2013 at 09:59 #124590
NJH
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Sid

Thank you for that link – what a load of interesting data! Isn't the internet wonderful!

I agree about the humidity – hot is bad but hot and humid is really unpleasant. My youngest lives in Melbourne, Australia and they often get 40 deg in summer – I think he said 45 deg occasionally. Unthinkable!

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Norman
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15 July 2013 at 10:07 #124592
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Neil

You say that your dog found the heat hard going. Here's a tip if you've not come across it – works well for our Staffie who also feels the heat. Get a tea towel, soak it in water, wring it out then hang it over the dogs back. They look pretty comical walking around like this but it does seem to provide some relief.

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Norman
15 July 2013 at 11:15 #124603
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Posted by MICHAEL WILLIAMS on 14/07/2013 17:06:24:

Anyone experiencing really high temperatures in their workshop should make an assessment of whether any stored gas bottles , aerosols , solvents , fuels , paint and similar things are getting too hot .

Any doubt take outside and store in the shade temporarily .

MikeW

Good point. Here in rather toasty northern Australia, I keep paints, oils, solvents, glues, propane torch bottles etc etc in an old refrigerator. Saved me having to pay to get it carted away, has lots of handy shelves and compartments, is insulated and gas/fume/aroma-tight.
15 July 2013 at 14:41 #124627
Gone Away
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Posted by NJH on 15/07/2013 09:59:10:

Thank you for that link – what a load of interesting data! Isn't the internet wonderful!

Yes, that one's certainly a keeper.
15 July 2013 at 15:07 #124630
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Max/min thermometer in workshop today @ 2.30pm = 23 C – It having bee kept shut and no coolers in use (+ me absent!). Coolest bedroom facing East with window open = 26C. Seems like heavy roof insul. + thick layer Ivy growth does a good job.

Edited By DMB on 15/07/2013 15:07:48
15 July 2013 at 17:33 #124639
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Thanks Sid for the link, very interesting

ps my daughter is just east of Ottawa.
15 July 2013 at 19:58 #124649
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Thanks Norman,

We were sprinkling her with water and she seemed to appreciate it. Your tip reminds me of how mum used to put a rolled up wet flannel on our foreheads when we were down with measles/mumps/rubella/<add other unthinkable ailement her> (yes I did get all three – mumps brought a milk diet YUK!)

Neil
17 July 2013 at 00:51 #124758
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Posted by KWIL on 15/07/2013 17:33:09:

ps my daughter is just east of Ottawa.

Hi KWIL;

So, your daughter will be able to relate; it's been pretty warm here, too, of late.

Hey, the Ottawa club is always looking for members; she's not a Model Engineer, is she?

I think tomorrow's scheduled to be 34 in the shade, again. Sure beats -34 in the sun.

The other JohnS.

Ottawa, Canada.
18 July 2013 at 14:58 #124910
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Just a little mod to my Warco Mill, the motor burnt out after four years of use, guess these temperatures didn't help, or was it that last cut (too deep and too fast a feed), so added computer cooling fan and vent to top cover (used to run with cover removed). I've now added a temperature guage to the motor, so now I know when its time for a cool beer! Me not the mill LOL
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